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Celia (aka Afterforever) ✨🎵's avatar

Rea, your story shows Colton’s dream to fly is admirable, even in the middle of struggle… and you captured it beautifully 💛🌌🎶

Rea de Miranda's avatar

He was courageous, Celia. If not for his dreams, who knows what would've happened to him.

Celia (aka Afterforever) ✨🎵's avatar

Yes, Rea… he truly was. His courage and his dreams kept him going ✨

jybyky's avatar

An incredible story. Challenge and courage are the essence of this writing. I love it.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

Thank you, Jybyky.

Stephanie C. Bell's avatar

I remember this! I have relatives who live on Whidbey Island and they were telling me how many people were actually rooting for this young man. A true survivor who dared the odds to fly indeed. May he soar on the wings he was meant for! Thank you for bringing his powerful story here.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I agree, Stephanie! May he soar. Thank you.

Jen Reich's avatar

Now I must read more about him...great poem!

Rea de Miranda's avatar

You will love his story, Jen. Thank you!

Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

A humbling poem. It really touched me. Yes undeniably he did wrong but what an amazing mind.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

He went for it with his all. Thank you, Brenda.

Stephanie M. Vargo's avatar

A beautiful dream. Well done.

Rea de Miranda's avatar

I agree, Stephanie!

Adrian's avatar

Tragic

Rea de Miranda's avatar

No! He went on to great things. Someone realized his potential and gave him a chance.

Adrian's avatar

I’m glad to hear

Rea de Miranda's avatar

He is reportedly focused on his passion for aviation, intending to design and build airplanes and having been mentored by a Boeing executive while incarcerated.

Aster solenne's avatar

That's good to hear! That someone recognised the talent! 💖

Rea de Miranda's avatar

It’s amazing, Aster! 💖

Aster solenne's avatar

Yup! It is! 💖🙂‍↕️

Esther Stanway-Williams's avatar

Now I want to read his story!

Rea de Miranda's avatar

You must, Esther! I think there is s documentary about him with the same name.

Octarine's avatar

So inspiring! I love it ✨